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IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (11) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (31) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (29) , DOWNLOADS (1) , BEST WEB LINKS (2)

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 11
Cisco patches flaws in multiple products
SearchSecurity.com | 24 Aug 2006
ARTICLE - Attackers could corrupt files, cause a denial of service and bypass security restrictions via flaws in several of Cisco's firewall and VPN products.
Firewall-free security doable, but not ideal
SearchSecurity.com | 12 Jun 2006
ARTICLE - IT pros say organizations have put too much faith in firewalls at the expense of other needed security programs, but they're still a key part of a layered defense.
Security without firewalls: Sensible or silly?
SearchSecurity.com | 05 Jun 2006
ARTICLE - The San Diego Supercomputer Center has had only one compromise in nearly six years, without using a firewall. The SDSC's security manager explains how.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 31
NETWORK FIREWALLS EXPERTS
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How can I disable file transfer in MSN Messenger?
03 Jul 2007
EXPERT ANSWER - Sometimes, you might not want to allow messenger programs like MSN Messenger to allow file transfer. Find out how to use firewall rules to block ports and secure file transfer in messenger programs.
Rootkits: Managing the threat with prevention measures
22 Aug 2006
TIP - Sometimes preventative measures are your best bet, especially when it comes to mitigating a threat like rootkits.
Windows Hardening Expert Advice
31 Jul 2006
TOP ASK THE EXPERT QUESTIONS - Group Policy and IE security issues are no match for Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell. Read this series of questions and answers on these topics and more here.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 29
Network security assessment for network infrastructure
Kevin Beaver, published by Wiley Publishing | 29 Nov 2007
BOOK EXCERPT - In this excerpt from "Hacking for Dummies," read about the consequences of improper network security assessment and why you should test your network infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition: Chapter 9
Kevin Beaver; published by Wiley Publishing | 22 Aug 2007
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - Check out these excerpts from chapter 9 of Kevin Beaver's book, Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition.
Hacking for Dummies: Test your firewall rules
Kevin Beaver; published by Wiley Publishing | 27 Jun 2007
BOOK EXCERPT - Before your network is hacked, test your firewall's rules, and overall network security, with the tools described in this chapter excerpt from Hacking for Dummies.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 1 of 1
Nmap
Published by: Insecure.org | 25 Jul 2005
DOWNLOAD - Nmap ("Network Mapper") is a free open source utility for network exploration or security auditing. It was designed to rapidly scan large networks, although it works fine against single hosts.
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  BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 2 of 2
Customizing Windows Firewall
WindowSecurity.com | 18 Nov 2004
BEST WEB LINK - Deploying Windows Firewall's default configuration may hinder business-critical applications that require specific TCP or UDP ports to be open in order to function properly. This step-by-step guide illustrates how ...
ZoneAlarm firewall software prevents VPN connection through PPTP
Microsoft | 09 Aug 2004
BEST WEB LINK - When your Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional-based computer is running the Zone Labs ZoneAlarm firewall software, you may find that you cannot establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection by using the Point-to-Point ...
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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Network Firewalls : 
Configuration and Deployment , Authentication , Encryption , Hardware , ISA Server , Virtual Private Networks, Wireless


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